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Devils' Advocate
The news site of Hinsdale Central High School

Devils' Advocate
Natalia Berti

Natalia Berti, Section Editor

Natalia Berti is a senior who, when not chilling at a picturesque coffee shop or practicing her badminton footwork, enjoys re-watching the Avengers movies in her basement while eating chips and guacamole. On a nice day, her friends will usually find her biking through Graue Mill forest, stopping occasionally to enjoy the moment and take scenic pictures.  Although she may have a million tabs open on her chromebook, she thinks of herself as a great multitasker that enjoys trying new things and loves getting involved in her community. If she’s not in the middle of ordering her favorite Chipotle chicken bowl, you can reach her at [email protected].

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On Monday, April 20 the boys’ water polo team lost to Oak Park River Forest High School 8-17.

Boys water polo loses to OPRF after quarantine

Natalia Berti, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
April 23, 2021
The next water polo game is on Saturday, April 24 against Matea Valley High School. You can check the athletics website for more information.

On Monday, April 20 the boys’ water polo team lost to Oak Park River Forest High School 8-17.

Two weeks ago, a player on Lyon Township High School’s water polo team contracted Covid-19, so the entire varsity team took necessary precautions and quarantined for two weeks, which meant no conditioning or practices. Their game against OPRF on April 20 was the same day they were safe to resume the season.

“All we can try to do for the rest of the season is that they try to have the best attitudes with the last four weeks of the season because it’s been an interesting year, a difficult year, but I know they wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else and that’s all that we can ask for,” said Ms. Christina Brodell, water polo coach and spanish teacher.

“Although we had a rough start in the first quarter, we started to get into the groove of things in the second quarter and carried on for the rest of the game,” said senior and goalie Ethan Austermann.

The Red Devils beat Leyden on Friday, March 26.

Football team defeats Leyden

Natalia Berti, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2021
Last year, in the Masonic State Academic Bowl, the varsity team received third place.

Scholastic Bowl competes in Discord tournament

Natalia Berti, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
March 4, 2021
On Monday, Feb. 2, Burmese civilians hold up signs in protest after the military detains the State Counsellor, Aung San Suu Kyi.

Protests surge against the military junta in Myanmar

Natalia Berti, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2021
Senior twins Stephanie and Amelia Zayed launched their own makeup brand called ZBeauty.

Central twins launch their own makeup brand

Natalia Berti, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2021
There was plenty of room to safely skate while maintaining distance from others at the Maggie Daley Rink in Chicago.

Ice skating in Chicago is open amidst COVID-19

Natalia Berti, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2020
Assistant Regional Director Stephanie Trussell (left), junior Olivia Zelenka (right), and Ethan Austermann (center) supported the Jeanne Ives campaign by assisting donors at the computer.

Students take on congressional campaigning

Natalia Berti, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2020
Although Athleta assures to their costumers that their masks are not medical grade, they highly recommend that alongside wearing their masks, users should wash their hands frequently and maintain social distancing to keep the community safe.

Athleta cloth masks are set apart from regular masks

Natalia Berti, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2020
In contrast to the girls' sophomore volleyball team (above) in 2019, the team now mandates that players stay socially distant.

Girls’ volleyball team quarantines for two weeks

Natalia Berti, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
October 8, 2020
Junior Alex Collins is one of six to receive the Brower Award in the nation.

Student receives Brower Youth Award for environmental leadership

Natalia Berti, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
September 18, 2020
Here are some albums to add to your quarantine playlist.

Spice up your quarantine playlist with these albums

Natalia Berti, Jack Ging, Sophie Burns, Editor-In-Chief, and Olivia Ostrowski, Editor-In-Chief
May 10, 2020
A couple hundred protestors stormed Michigan’s capital on Wednesday, April 15 in Lansing against Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s extension of the coronavirus stay-at-home order. The protests spurring across the country are fostering large amounts of people, essentially putting more at risk.

Michigan protests counter weeks worth of health precautions

Natalia Berti, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2020
Coach Tracey Marshall will be loved and missed by friends and family.

Volleyball players honor former coach with memorial

Natalia Berti, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2020
While I was on a run, the people in my community found a way to help others while avoiding contact. The community table urges others in the community to "take, contribute, and tell others."

Ways you can help the community

Natalia Berti, Zoya Anjarwala, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2020
After many restaurants, Cafes, and coffee shops announced their closing on Saturday, March 21, now is the perfect time to get inspired to make easy and tasty snacks.

Make these drinks and snack when you crave fast food

Natalia Berti, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
March 29, 2020
Sales of hand sanitizers in the U.S. are up 73 percent as the Coronavirus has sparked fears that leave the shelves bare at the most popular stores.

Top 5 best hand sanitizers

Natalia Berti, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2020
On Saturday, March 7 from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Central's auditorium hosted a student-run TEDx event, an independently organized TED Talk.

Seniors organize TEDx Talk

Natalia Berti, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
March 10, 2020
On Tuesday, March 3,  Super Tuesday spins off the primary elections for the 2020 election with 14 states and one U.S. territory holding their primaries for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Super Tuesday spins off the presidential election

Natalia Berti, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2020
On Feb. 25, Central's bands played many pieces throughout the evening for their annual Winter Concert. Wind Ensemble performs "Symphonic Overture" by Charles Carter to begin the second half of the concert.

Band performs annual Winter Concert

Natalia Berti, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2020
Junior Chigo Ojiako practiced her triple jump thirty minutes before the meet.

Girls’ track team sprints towards third place

Natalia Berti, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2020
Senior Daniel Leung shared his humorous interpretation performance, featuring the relationship between a father and son after going to get a drivers license.

Speech team brings home first place in regionals and sectionals

Natalia Berti, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2020
As of Thursday, Feb. 6, the Coronavirus, first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, has nations increasing their health precautions, security, and keeping an eye on the fluctuating economy as a result of lock downs in China's manufacturing.

International virus creates national and local implications

Natalia Berti, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2020
The team sets up for success with a pre-game cheer. Throughout the game, the team members continue to support each other through cheers and high-fives.

Gallery: Special Olympics sweeps the court with a win

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2020
On Friday Jan. 9, students with the most beads at the end of spirit week participated in a Rock Paper Scissor's Championship at the pep rally. The crowd cheered as sophomore Jeremiah Adams won the final championship.

Gallery: Winter Pep Assembly

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2020
On Thursday, Jan. 9, the girls bowling team faced Downers Grove North at Suburbanite Bowl in a friendly competitive match. Teammates supported each other by giving high fives.

Girls’ bowling team spares a loss

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
January 13, 2020
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Central’s math team, the Gaussians, came in first place in a math competition against Hinsdale South, Downers Grove North, and Leyden District 212 .

Gaussians solves their way to success

Natalia Berti, Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief, and Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2019
The Chicago Starbucks Reserve Roastery opened on Friday, Nov. 15 and holds the record for being the largest Starbucks in the world.

Students visit the largest Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2019
Author Samira Ahmed speaks to students in the library on Wednesday, Nov. 13. She talked about her journey of become a writer, as well as gave tips to students who may be interested in a similar career path.

Author Samira Ahmed speaks to students on how she became a writer

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2019
Abbey McCurry plays in the Special Olympics basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Students face off Hinsdale South in Special Olympics basketball game

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
November 8, 2019
Seniors Adriana Minnella, Alyssa Moncrief and Cham Yao helped with the NHS fundraiser.

NHS sweetens Halloween with bake sale fundraiser

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
November 1, 2019
The boys' varsity golf team finished seventh place in at the IHSA state finals. 

Boys’ golf team loses state championship streak

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 21, 2019
Mohammad Ahmadi, junior, received the School Service Award after offering to help Mrs. Barb Deane, technology specialist, get the Chromebooks ready for this school year.

Tech-savvy student receives school service award

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 16, 2019
The girls' swim and dive team defeated rival Lyons Township on Friday, Oct. 11.

Girls’ swim and dive team takes home win against LT

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 13, 2019
Junior Kajus Miliunas learns how to use chopsticks as one of the activities Chinese club did at their first meeting.

[Photo] New club celebrates Chinese culture

Olivia Ostrowski, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 9, 2019

Foods to spice up your fall

Meghan Malec, Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-in-Chief, and Lia Reichman, Editor-in-Chief
October 8, 2019
Christian Schloegel, junior, creator of CTI Serivices LLC, expands his landscaping business throughout the Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale area.

Student mows his way to success

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
October 1, 2019
One of the items The Table at Crate serves is avocado tartines served with a side salad.

New restaurant puts a spin on traditional American dishes

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
September 20, 2019
Prachi Shah, freshman, serves the ball in her singles match against her opponent at LT on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Girls tennis team sweeps LT

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Riechmann, Editor-In-Chief
September 11, 2019
After the win against Naperville Central, the team celebrated with the crowd.

Football season starts with a win against Naperville Central

Natalia Berti, Saba Ali, Editor-In-Chief, and Lia Reichmann, Editor-In-Chief
September 4, 2019
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